North Orange Continuing Education seeks to meet the financial needs of students in two different ways.

The yearly scholarship program awards scholarships in May of each year.

The provision of limited scholarships throughout the year are called "rolling scholarships" because they do not have a deadline and students can apply for them from August through December each year.

In an effort to sustain NOCE scholarships for many years to come and to assist as many students as possible the NOCE Scholarship committee has to limit the number of awards given each year. The NOCE Scholarship committee is not able to award "rolling scholarships" to students who receive awards in May.

Beginning in August of each year this page will include a list of rolling scholarships available to students who experience a financial need to continue progress in their courses.

The available Rolling Scholarships for August 2018 through December 2018 are:

Career Technology Education Supply Award

The Career Technology Education Supply Award is designed to assist students enrolled in the Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician programs and the Beginning Keyboarding courses. It honors student who apply dedication, consistent attendance and a determination to succeed to overcome genuine financial need. This scholarship was created to specifically assist students with the exact subscription cost for the keyboarding access code, Medical Assistant scrubs and the pharmacy Technician lab coat required in some CTE courses.

Christine Terry Scholarship

This scholarship was developed in honor of Christine Terry, former NOCE Provost, who was committed to helping students achieve educational goals. It was developed after her retirement in 2012 to honor and bolster the commitment NOCE students make toward substantive self-improvement. Students often must overcome significant life challenges to enroll at NOCE. This scholarship is for students with financial needs not related to transition to Cypress College or Fullerton College. It is designed to meet financial challenges that are less predictable and speak to the unique needs of individual students and that, if solved, would permit someone to reach their stated goal and/or continue their educational journey. For example: The scholarship could be used to fund a licensing exam, attendance at a professional conference, application fee, etc.

Please Note: The Christine Terry Scholarship is designed to meet the needs of students seeking to take a certification or qualifying test, or other needs beyond textbooks.

English as a Second Language Rolling Award

The NOCE English as a Second Language (ESL) Rolling Award is designed for NOCE ESL students in the intermediate courses. After observing the hard work and “never-give-up” attitude students apply to completion of their courses the ESL instructors came together to create a scholarship that honors student dedication, consistent attendance and the determination to succeed. This scholarship is to specifically assist students with funds for textbooks, school supplies and the academic fees directly related to the completion of ESL courses.

Award: the exact cost or fee not to exceed $60

Requirements:

Student must be enrolled in an NOCE ESL intermediate level course

Student must complete the ESL Scholarship application specifically designed for intermediate level students

Student must request completion of Section II of the application by one of their ESL instructors

R2A Architecture Book Award - Career Technical Education (CTE)

Through the generosity of R2A Architecture firm, an annual textbook award is provided as a source of academic support for eligible CTE students. The purpose of the award is to provide financial assistance for the purchase of textbooks to be used towards education at NOCE. An award credit for textbook purchases will be created at Cypress College or Fullerton College bookstores in the name of the award recipient.

Student must include a letter of recommendation from an NOCE faculty or staff member

Student must demonstrate financial need

Student must submit a copy of an educational plan or a copy of their fall class schedule

Acquire documents which prove the above requirements from NOCE Admission & Records Offices at one of the three centers.
Be sure to include proof of a non-tuition course, current enrollment, and education plan or copy of fall class schedule.
Acquire letter of recommendation from an NOCE faculty or staff member and be sure to include it with application.
Student will be required to prove enrollment in NOCE CTE program in the semester before award of scholarship.

Essay Writing Prompt:

Describe your educational and career goals and include which CTE program you plan to complete.

Explain why you chose your intended career.

Explain why you are applying for the NOCE Book Award.

Describe your financial need and how the award will assist you in achieving education/career goals.

R2A Architecture Book Award - English as a Second Language (ESL)

Through the generosity of R2A Architecture firm, an annual textbook award is provided as a source of academic support for eligible ESL students. The purpose of the award is to provide financial assistance for the purchase of textbooks to be used toward education at NOCE. An award credit for textbook purchases will be created at Cypress College or Fullerton College bookstores in the name of the award recipient.

Award: $60 to be used for textbooks

Requirements:

Student must be currently enrolled in the NOCE ESL program

Student must attend NOCE as an ESL student in the fall term

Student must include a letter of recommendation from an NOCE faculty or staff member

Student must demonstrate financial need

Student must submit a copy of an educational plan or a copy of their fall class schedule

Acquire documents which prove the above requirements from NOCE Admission & Records Offices at one of the three centers.
Include proof of non-tuition course, current enrollment, and education plan or copy of fall class schedule.
Acquire letter of recommendation from an NOCE faculty or staff member and be sure to include it with application.
Student will be required to prove enrollment in the NOCE ESL program in the semester before award of scholarship.

Essay Writing Prompt-Please address the following:

Describe your educational and career goals.

Explain why you chose your intended career.

Explain why you are applying for the NOCE Book Award.

Describe your financial need and how the award will assist you in achieving education/career goals.